The Philosophy of the Spiritual

Last updated
The Philosophy of the Spiritual
The Philosophy of the Spiritual.jpg
Studio album by
Released1971
RecordedNovember 1971
New York City, U.S.
Genre Jazz
Length37:41
Label Cobblestone
CST 9003
Producer Larry Fallon
Richard Davis chronology
Muses for Richard Davis
(1970)
The Philosophy of the Spiritual
(1971)
Epistrophy & Now's the Time
(1972)
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Allmusic Star full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar half.svg [1]

The Philosophy of the Spiritual is an album by bassist Richard Davis recorded in 1971 and released on the Cobblestone label. [2] [3] The album was reissued in 1975 on the Muse label as With Understanding. [4]

Contents

Reception

Allmusic awarded the album 4½ stars. [1]

Track listing

All compositions by Bill Lee except as indicated

  1. "Dear Old Stockholm" (Traditional) - 5:36
  2. "Monica" - 4:05
  3. "Oh My God" (Nadi Koma) - 9:27
  4. "The Rabbi" - 7:23
  5. "Baby Sweets" - 6:18
  6. "Juan Valdez" - 5:02

Personnel

Related Research Articles

<i>Deeds, Not Words</i> 1958 studio album by Max Roach Quintet

Deeds, Not Words is an album by American jazz drummer Max Roach featuring tracks recorded in 1958 and released on the Riverside label.

<i>Mellow</i> (Sonny Stitt album) 1975 studio album by Sonny Stitt

Mellow is an album by saxophonist Sonny Stitt recorded in 1975 and released on the Muse label.

<i>Whats Going On</i> (Johnny "Hammond" Smith album) 1971 studio album by Johnny "Hammond" Smith

What's Going On is an album by jazz organist Johnny "Hammond" Smith recorded for the Prestige label in 1971.

<i>Solid</i> (Woody Shaw album) 1987 studio album by Woody Shaw

Solid is an album led by trumpeter Woody Shaw which was recorded in 1986 and released on the Muse label. Solid was reissued by Mosaic Records as part of Woody Shaw: The Complete Muse Sessions in 2013.

<i>Imagination</i> (Woody Shaw album) 1988 studio album by Woody Shaw

Imagination is the final studio album led by trumpeter Woody Shaw which was recorded in 1987 and released on the Muse label. Imagination was reissued by Mosaic Records as part of Woody Shaw: The Complete Muse Sessions in 2013.

<i>Epistrophy & Nows the Time</i> 1972 live album by Richard Davis

Epistrophy & Now's the Time is a live album by bassist Richard Davis recorded in 1972 and released on the Muse label. It was the second album released on the label.

<i>Dealin</i> 1974 studio album by Richard Davis

Dealin' is an album by bassist Richard Davis recorded in 1973 and released on the Muse label.

<i>As One</i> (Richard Davis album) 1976 live album by Richard Davis

As One is a live album by bassist Richard Davis recorded in 1975 and released on the Muse label.

<i>Harvest</i> (Richard Davis album) 1979 studio album by Richard Davis

Harvest is an album by bassist Richard Davis recorded in 1977 but not released on the Muse label until 1979.

<i>Way Out West</i> (Richard Davis album) 1980 studio album by Richard Davis

Way Out West is an album by bassist Richard Davis recorded in 1977 but not released on the Muse label until 1980.

<i>Fancy Free</i> (Richard Davis album) 1977 studio album by Richard Davis

Fancy Free is an album by bassist Richard Davis recorded in 1977 and released on the Galaxy label.

<i>Muses for Richard Davis</i> 1970 studio album by Richard Davis

Muses for Richard Davis is the debut album by bassist Richard Davis recorded in 1969 and released on the German MPS label.

<i>The Visit</i> (Pat Martino album) 1972 studio album by Pat Martino

The Visit! is an album by guitarist Pat Martino which was recorded in 1972 and first released on the Cobblestone label.

<i>Exit</i> (Pat Martino album) 1977 studio album by Pat Martino

Exit is an album by guitarist Pat Martino which was recorded in 1976 and first released on the Muse label.

<i>The Gap Sealer</i> 1973 studio album by Jimmy Heath

The Gap Sealer is an album by saxophonist Jimmy Heath featuring performances recorded in 1972 and originally released on the Cobblestone label but rereleased as Jimmy on the Muse label.

<i>Steve Kuhn Live in New York</i> 1972 live album by Steve Kuhn

Steve Kuhn Live in New York is a live album by American jazz pianist and composer Steve Kuhn recorded in 1972 and originally released on the Cobblestone label but rereleased as Raindrops on the Muse label.

<i>Creative Construction Company</i> (album) 1975 live album by Creative Construction Company

Creative Construction Company is a 1975 album by the jazz collective Creative Construction Company, originally released on the Muse label, and later reissued as Muhal on the Italian Vedette label.

<i>Joes Blues</i> (Johnny Hodges and Wild Bill Davis album) 1965 studio album by Johnny Hodges and Wild Bill Davis

Joe's Blues is an album recorded by American jazz saxophonist Johnny Hodges and organist Wild Bill Davis featuring performances recorded in 1965 and released on the Verve label.

<i>The Heavy Hitter</i> 1979 studio album by Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis

The Heavy Hitter is an album by American jazz saxophonist Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis recorded in 1979 and released on the Muse label.

<i>Generations</i> (Pepper Adams and Frank Foster album) 1985 studio album by Pepper Adams and Frank Foster

Generations is an album by saxophonists Pepper Adams and Frank Foster which was recorded and released on the Muse label in 1985.

References

  1. 1 2 Allmusic listing, accessed August 30, 2013
  2. Cobblestone Records discography accessed August 30, 2013
  3. Richard Davis discography accessed August 30, 2013
  4. Muse Records discography accessed August 30, 2013